[olug] USB Printers and Ethernet Connections

[Rob Townley]

I am not sure exactly what you looking to do, but it must involve
printing to a USB printer over IP at some point.  By buying a
printserver appliance, you would not need a linux printserver as well
except for printing pdfs.

Some inkjets/all-in-ones have built in RJ-45 networking means you have
fewer cables and power needs.    Electronic Recyclers (402-408-0053) 
usually has HPLJs with JetDirect for ~$40.00. But what is MICR
appropriate ink?

I know I was planning on purchasing a HawkingTech.com Firewall
Printserver, but held back when many customers complained it did not
work with many HP inkjets.  I am sure you would have better luck with
other brands however.

The AnywhereUSB device bridges IP and USB, but its price ($450.00 ?
MSRP  ~$230.00 froogle)  would mean you could buy a new laser printer
with jetdirect for less.
http://www.digi.com/products/usb/anywhereusb.jsp 


On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 11:32:38 -0600, Thomas D. Williamson
<twilliam at inebraska.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Since the Check21 system has been implemented, I am now looking to my print
> checks on inkjet printer with MICR appropriate ink. I don't see getting a toner
> of it for my laser printer worthwhile as it is used for all my other printing.
> Many of the lower cost inkjets are USB only which would work out okay, but I
> was wondering about using part of a firewall box as print server too. Can this
> be done using a USB to ethernet connector with a Linux box acting as the print
> server?
> 
> Tom Williamson
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